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Mar 9, 2019

I CAN CLIMB NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! I sat at my computer for a few minutes trying to find the right words to capture the emotion I have when saying this, but it's really just this simple. I now have what I've been working towards for the past 18 months — a body strong* and coordinated enough that I can focus on footwork and balance, rather than "will my leg collapse in this position" or "will I hurt myself." *(still have to wear a brace on the wall)
Let's recap:

8/20/2017

T +2 days

This is when I was wishfully hoping I had just sprained my knee.Then I learned I would need two surgeries and a whole lot of work.

I still have a long way to go before graduating from PT and being completely back in shape — and fending off arthritis and strengthening my leg will be a lifelong project — but I'm excited about the progress I've made. My list of "things I can't do yet" is getting smaller and smaller each month (trying to get approval for pivoting/cutting sports like frisbee and skiing next) and I'm ready to be outside doing things!